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Nearest Airport to La Jolla: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Jolla is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 15 km away.

Closest airport NKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field 12 km · 8 mi · ~13 min by car
Closest international SAN San Diego International Airport 15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car

Airports near La Jolla

  1. 1
    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
  2. 2
    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
  3. 3
    North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NZY 17 km11 mi · ~19 min
  4. 4
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  5. 5
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
  6. 6
    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  7. 7
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 44 km28 mi · ~48 min
  8. 8
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  9. 9
    John Wayne Orange County International Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SNA 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  10. 10
    March Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RIV 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of La Jolla; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to La Jolla?

The nearest airport to La Jolla is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 15 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Jolla?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 15 km from La Jolla in a straight line — roughly 16 min by car.

What other airports are near La Jolla?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 15 km, North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 17 km and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — 31 km.

How long does it take to get from La Jolla to Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?

About 13 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.